LG launches G2 smartphones

South Korean manufacturer LG has launched its G2 smartphone in India, bringing its latest handset to the country in the first phase of global roll out. The device, which was globally unveiled last month, has been priced at Rs 41,500. Featuring a rather unconvetional design, LG G2 comes with a host of new software features and a 13MP camera with optical image stabilization.

LG G2 will take on the likes of Samsung Galaxy S4, Apple iPhone 5, Sony Xperia Z1, HTC One and Nokia Lumia 925. The Indian market saw the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1 this month, making G2 the third major smartphone to hit the country in September. Nokia will launch its Lumia 1020 in India on October 11.

The LG G2 has a 5.2-inch full HD screen that is slightly bigger than the 5-inch display that rivals like Galaxy S4 and Xperia Z have. This smartphone runs on the 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset and comes pre-loaded with Android 4.2. LG G2 has a 13MP rear camera, 3,000mAh battery and 2GB RAM. For connectivity, it comes with 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, infrared and microUSB 2.0.

Its most unique feature is its design, which departs from the usual layout of hardware keys seen in all smartphones. Instead of Power/Lock and volume keys on the sides or top, this phone has them on the back panel, just below the camera. It also has dedicated graphics memory, which is likely to help improve battery life.